Polio Technical Advisor

Nakupuna Companies is seeking a Polio Technical Advisor. This role will assist with global technical engagement; support program design, management, and monitoring; develop and review polio-related policies; and deliver technical and strategic support to countries, working closely with the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD) Polio Lead. The advisor will also contribute to the design and selection of new program instruments, performance metrics, milestones, and health financing frameworks to advance U.S. global health and foreign policy objectives.

This position is being advertised to build a pool of qualified candidates for anticipated future openings. The position is contingent upon government approval and funding and is not currently available for immediate hire. Qualified applicants will be contacted if and when the position is authorized.

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to mission requirements and reasonable accommodation.

• Support technical engagement and programs in support of national-level MOU implementation related to polio, including by engaging with Posts, foreign governments, local partners, faith-based, non-governmental and governmental donors, the private sector, and regional and other multisectoral entities.
• Design, advise on, and advance global health programs, innovations, and policies, ensuring alignment with U.S. priorities. Support actions that advance polio eradication efforts, adapt global promising practices and innovations to national contexts, and promote and inform country ownership to achieve and sustain polio eradication certification requirements, as part of the foreign assistance transformation. 
• Provide technical support and guidance to Posts, local implementers, and foreign governments for effective polio program and related MOU implementation
• Contribute to the design, selection, use, and analysis of new program instruments, performance metrics, and milestone-based approaches, including related to health financing and governance
• Support the development and dissemination of technical and operational guidance, tools, and training materials for other Department staff
• Monitor program performance, identify challenges, and recommend adaptive strategies
• Prepare reports, briefings, and recommendations for senior leadership and other Department staff
• Other duties as assigned.

Deliverables:

• Full range of support for polio program administration in support of MOU implementation, including program design frameworks and program policy and guidance documents
• Related polio technical, strategic budgeting, capacity building, programmatic, and other materials and support for the transition of foreign assistance to government-to-government, faith based, private sector, and other new awards and models. 
• Technical guidance documents, tools, and training materials
• Inputs into the design and selection of new instruments and performance metrics
• Other deliverables as assigned.
• Regular progress reports and a final summary report detailing achievements, challenges, and recommendations

Skills/Qualifications:

• Expertise in global health program design, implementation, and management and policy development; polio-specific experience preferred; experience managing and/or implementing USAID health programming preferred
• Experience providing technical and capacity building support to foreign governments and country teams in low and middle-income countries
• Strong analytical skills for developing and using policy, programmatic and financial performance metrics and milestone frameworks for decision making
• Experience working with foreign governments, local partners, faith-based communities, and the private sector to adapt U.S. best practices into effective programs that use local partners and are implemented in low resource settings. 
• Familiarity global donors and partners, policies, strategies, and coordination mechanisms for polio eradication
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and writing abilities for different audiences
• Ability to operate effectively, adapt to uncertainty, and manage multiple priorities and projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree or higher in Public Health, International Development, Public Policy, or a related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience in global health program design and management, technical support to countries, and performance (including financial) management

Location:

• Washington, DC

Clearance: Secret clearance required.

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation: 

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers. 
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations. 
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to walk for extended periods throughout the work day including moving between buildings and covering long distances by foot.

The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this $140,500 – $165,500. The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies' total compensation package for employees.